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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a bug report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+**Environment (please complete the following information):**
+ - OS: [e.g. Ubuntu 20.04, Oracle Linux8, Fedora 39, RedHat9 ]
+ - Kernel Version: [e.g. 5.4.1, 5.15.5]
+ - LoxiLB Version: [e.g. 0.9.0, latest. If not sure run: loxilb -v]
+ - Cloud Environment: [e.g. AWS, OCI, GCP, On-prem]
+ - K8s Version [e.g. 1.27, 1.29, EKS-1.27, Openshift 4.12] 
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: 'Suggest an idea for loxilb '
+title: ''
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.